COVID-19 & Children's Rights
Uganda National Academy of Sciences
ARTICLE
COVID-19 Infection and its Impact on Children and Adolescents
July 2020 | Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka (Presented by the Uganda National Academy of Sciences)
In an article for the Uganda National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka outlines challenges faced by many children during the pandemic, highlighting particular challenges confronting the most vulnerable children--including those who are displaced and those living in conflict-affected areas.
INTERVIEW
In October 2020, IHRN Executive Director Rebecca Everly spoke with Dr. Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka (Department of Pediatrics, Makerere University College of Health Sciences) about the challenges that children and adolescents are facing in Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka
Pediatric infectious diseases specialist
Additional Resources
VARIOUS MEDIA
UNICEF COVID-19 Information Centre
The UNICEF website contains information to help ensure the health and well-being of children during the pandemic.
UNICEF Uganda COVID-19 Resources
UNICEF Uganda's website includes articles, reports, photo essays, and other resources that share stories and provide guidance on challenges related to COVID-19 in Uganda. Topics include coping with school closures and accessing essential services during the pandemic.